Climate & Energy Intern, National Caucus of Environmental Legislators

Posted by: CAKE Team
Post Date: 11/08/2023
Opportunity Type: Job
Organization/Grantor: National Caucus of Environmental Legislators
Position/Title/Fund: Climate & Energy Intern
Type/Term: Internship, 6 months: Jan-May/June 2024
Location: Hybrid in Maryland; Remote in New York, NY
Salary: $16/hour, 15-20 hours/week
Deadline: Nov 30, 2023
Contact Info: Ava Gallo: ava.gallo@ncelenviro.org

The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) seeks a highly motivated intern to join the team for 5-6 months to support our Climate & Energy program throughout the 2024 legislative session. The intern will assist in bill tracking and highlights, legislative material creation, event planning for state legislators, and outreach/recruitment. The ideal candidate for this position has strong policy analysis skills, is a self-starter who can work independently as well as in a team, and has a passion for climate and energy policy.

NCEL is a nationwide network of over 1,200 state legislators with membership in all 50 states and from both major parties. We conduct both issue-focused and regional projects, and our forums provide an opportunity for legislators to learn about emerging environmental issues and collaborate with their colleagues from other states. Learn more at www.ncelenviro.org.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in tracking and maintaining a list of climate & energy legislation.
  • Support the climate & energy team in planning in-person & virtual meetings for state legislators specifically in Maryland and New York.
  • Conduct outreach to potential recruit legislators.
  • Create resources highlighting best practice legislation and resources for state legislators on key climate & energy policies.
  • Highlight bill trends throughout the legislative session and assist in writing updates for the network.

Qualifications:

  • Strong writing skills and the ability to convey complex information in simple terms.
  • A basic understanding of policy and the legislative process is a plus.
  • Must have experience in Google applications and basic database management.
  • Ability to work independently with strong time management skills.
  • Interest or experience with climate and clean energy issues as well as event planning/outreach is preferred.
How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF detailing your qualifications to Ava Gallo at ava.gallo@ncelenviro.org  by 5:00 PM ET on November 30, 2023. Include “2024 NCEL CLIMATE & ENERGY INTERN” in the subject line.